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15th amendment
This amendment made it legal for black men to vote. "On account of race, color, or previous servitude. -
Guinn v. US
Guinn v. United States struck down the "grandfather clause" in Oklahoma's Voter Registration Act of 1910 because the clause discriminated against blacks and, violated the Fifteenth Amendment. -
Motor Voter Law
The motor voter law was a bill passed by congress in 1963 to make it easier for americans to register to vote. The law requires states to allow voter registration by mail, when one applies for a driver's license, and at state offices that serve the disabled or poor. -
Freedom Summer
Freedom Summer was a campaign to increase voter registration for African Americans in Mississippi. Mostly formed by college students. Starting June 26th 1964. [https://www.womenshistory.org/resources/general/freedom-summer#:~:text=During%20the%20summer%20of%201964,among%20African%20Americans%20in%20Mississippi.] -
Voting Rights Act of 1965 published
The Voting Rights Act is an important federal law made on August 6, 1965, that helped to remove racist restrictions on voting. This came after the Selma March which opened people's eyes and showed the trials black people had to go through. [https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/voting-rights-act] -
26th Amendent
The 26th Amendment changed the voting age from 21 years old to 18 years old. It opened the percent of people who could vote. -
Military and Overseas Empowerment Act
This act was made to help military serving overseas and citizens who live aboard vote in US elections more effecently. It was signed into law by Obama on Oct. 28th 2009. -
Florida Amendment 4
Florida Amendment 4, also the Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Initiative, is an amendment to the Constitution of Florida passed by ballot initiative on November 6, 2018, as part of the 2018 Florida elections.